Johnnie Bassett
American electric blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter
About Johnnie Bassett
Lived 1935 – 2012 (aged 76). Johnnie Bassett was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and jazz guitarist.
Selected discography
Live at the Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival (1994)
I Gave My Life to the Blues (1997), Black Magic
Bassett Hound (1997), Fedora Records
Cadillac Blues (1998), Cannonball Records
Party My Blues Away (1999), Cannonball Records
The Gentleman Is Back (2009), Mack Avenue Records
I Can Make That Happen (2012), Sly Dog Records
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnnie Bassett?
American electric blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter (1935–2012)
When was Johnnie Bassett born?
Johnnie Bassett was born on 9 October 1935 in Marianna.
When did Johnnie Bassett die?
Johnnie Bassett died on 4 August 2012 in Detroit.
What was Johnnie Bassett's occupation?
Johnnie Bassett was a singer, songwriter, guitarist and jazz guitarist.
What nationality was Johnnie Bassett?
Johnnie Bassett was American.
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